British actor Patrick Stewart (86) has passed away, known for among other things Star Trek

British actor Patrick Stewart passed away at the age of 86, as announced on his social media. He was renowned for his classical training and roles in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and the 'X-Men' films. Stewart died at home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends. He battled Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia. Born on July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, England, he overcame a challenging childhood to pursue acting. He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966 and made his Broadway debut in 1971. Stewart gained fame as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' and as Professor Charles Xavier in the 'X-Men' series. He experienced two divorces, acknowledging regrets in his personal life, and married Sunny Ozell in 2013.